Christian Formation Update
In this week's Update...

  • Coming This Sunday, September 30
  • Overflow the Cart Sunday!
  • Children at the Lord's Table Communion Workshop
  • Team Parenting & Faith
  • Registration Still Open for Camping Trip
Happy Fall UPC Families!

May the spirit of pumpkintide be with you.

Again, many thanks to the folks who have signed up to lead and help in our Christian Formation Sunday classes. We've got two spots still open in unit 4 (November 11, 18, & 25), but otherwise we're in really good shape. We've got some great stuff coming up in the coming weeks and look forward to being with you all.

Also, well done acolytes! Our first vestry team did a great job this past Sunday. Special thanks to Addyson Kennedy and Craig Miller for their leadership in worship.
If your child is interested in joining the vestry team, please send Pastor John an email at associate@upcaustin.org.
Coming This Sunday
September 30

Children's Ministry
Laudate Choir, 9:15 - 10:00 am @ Room 210.
Director: Austin Bradley.
 
Check in Table Greeter: Kay Bryant
Please remember to sign in!
 
Sweaty Sundays (Intergenerational), 9:30 - 9:55 am @ Youth Room
Current Project - Emergency Food Bags (Manna Bags)
Leaders: Kellie Martini & Adrielle Chew.
 
The BIG Hello, 10:00 - 10:15 am @ Youth Room
Leader: Adrielle Chew.
Lesson: Manna, Quail, & Water
 
Treehouse Class (3-5 Graders), 10:15 - 10:50 am @ Room 206
Leader: Suzanne Freeman
ARK Class (Pre-K - 2nd Graders), 10:15 - 10:50 am @ Room 205
Leader: Suzi Parker & Kellie Martini

Parents may pick up their kids for worship at 10:50 am from the classrooms listed above.

Bridge to Worship, during Worship in Room 202.
Leader: Suzanna Caballero

Nursery care from 9:15 am to 12:15 pm is available every Sunday morning on the lower level.

Youth Ministry
Youth Fellowship Group , 12:00 - 2:00 pm @ Youth Room
Lunch Provided By: The Bradford Family
Overflow the Cart Sunday!

This coming Sunday, Sept. 30, the UPC Youth will be helping collect food offering bags during worship and then organizing the donations in the youth room from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. During worship, all youth are to head back to the narthex when the call for the offering begins so they can get organized to begin the collection. Youth - be sure to wear your blue UPC Youth T-Shirt to church!

Everyone - remember to bring your food donations with you this coming Sunday. The food collected goes to support Micah 6 and UPLift. Thank you!
Children at the Lord's Table
First Communion Workshop

The UPC Christian Formation Committee would like to extend a special invitation to any children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade to learn more about the sacrament of Communion at our annual Children at the Lord's Table workshop. Parents are absolutely welcome to participate alongside their children as well.

Children younger than Kindergarten age who are beginning to ask questions about Communion are welcome to attend with a parent. Children 3rd grade through 5th grade are also invited if they would like a refresher.

On Sunday, September 30 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall , children (and parents) are invited to gather for a free pizza party followed by a hands on, interactive lesson designed to prepare them to fully participate in Communion on a regular basis.

Children who attend the class are welcomed back on Sunday, October 7 (World Communion Sunday) and are invited to be among the first to receive Communion that day.

An RSVP is required for this event.
Please RSVP by Thursday, September 27.

To RSVP, click the green button below to send an email to Pastor John.

** Please be sure to indicate the names and ages/grades of children planning to attend the workshop as well as the names of any parents who will be in attendance as well. Please also include any dietary restrictions if you have not already filled out your medical release form for the year.
Team Parenting & Faith

All UPC Parents are invited to join Pastor John down in room 1 from 9:30 - 10:40 am this coming Sunday for a discussion on helping your child engage and understand the sacrament of Communion and how Communion can affect your daily life at home.

Also, in the spirit of pumpkintide, I'll be bringing in Pumpkin Caramel Kringle from Oh Bakery. Feel free to bring in a breakfast treat to share as well - bonus points if it's pumpkin spiced!
Camping Trip Registration Still Open

You still have time to register for the Fall Camping Trip scheduled for October 12-14.

New deadline to register for the camping trip is this Monday, October 8!

Click the purple button below to register if you haven't already done so!
That's all for now friends.
See you Sunday!

Grace and peace,

John
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Rev. John Leedy
Associate Pastor
University Presbyterian Church - Austin, TX
(512) 476-5321